By Cary Teller Whether you want automatic doors and windows or color changing lights that can be controlled by your phone, turning your home into a technologically advanced smart home can be an intimidating venture. Today's market contains hundreds, if not thousands, of Internet-connected devices that can all be controlled by separate means. Smartphones, touch-sensors,...
Remember backyards? Those things we’ve been ignoring for the past four months? They’re back! They might not be looking as sharp as they did before the snowfalls, but we’ve got some rad DIY backyard projects to bring it back to life. 1. Ground-level trampoline Image from Little Green Fingers Do you live in constant fear of...
Shopping for a new home can be one of the most exciting times of your life. But after the excitement of finding that perfect space, making an offer and closing, you have to face the harsh task of packing up all your belongings and moving. Whether you're moving across the 'hood or across the country, moving is always stressful. Unfortunately, unless you plan to live...
An ultra luxurious resort-style compound located in Los Angeles’ Bel Air hood recently landed on the market. For the meager fortune of $24,995,000, you can call this 12,600 square-foot residence home. Fantastic features include an entrance lobby fitting of a five star hotel, a 6-seat professional theater with 130” screen, a decked out gym, a yoga and pilates...
Reasons I want to become a homeowner: To gain independence and "Legitimate Adult" status Be eligible to participate in “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” To be free to build hidden rooms and secret passages Do you remember Dexter’s lab? The inconspicuous one, accessible only through the bookshelf in his bedroom? That was cool. via GIPHY Now, I’m not...
By Megan Arevalo Something most real estate agents don’t realize is the power Instagram has to take their business to the next level. In December of 2016, Instagram reached 600 million users. The general assumption a businessperson makes is to think that those are all preteens posting selfies on their phones. But this isn’t quite true. Within the United States,...
By Whitney Bennett After making an offer on a home, you’ll enter into a contract. Part of that contract should always include getting a home inspection. It is recommended that any homebuyer make an offer to purchase contingent upon a home inspection. This allows you to withdraw your offer if there are any major issues discovered during an inspection. More than...
Editor's Note: This post was originally published on April 26, 2017. Housecall continues to share this piece due to ongoing requests and reader interest. In an ideal world, you would be able to do a quick search for a REALTOR® and pick the first one you find to get knowledgeable, effective representation in your real estate transaction. Unfortunately, there are...
In modern office settings, the 9-to-5, Monday-through-Friday work experience is becoming extinct. For companies focused on building a collaborative office culture with happy, invested employees, alternative work arrangements are the new norm. Think working from home once a week or spending only part of your work week in-house, telecommuting and flextime. According...
What’s better than a little retail therapy after a big breakup? Real estate retail therapy. Post-split, actress/humanitarian Angelina Jolie recently dropped an epic $25 million on a sprawling Los Feliz estate once owned by iconic silver-screen director Cecil B. DeMille, who lived in the dramatic home until his death in 1959. Built in 1913, the 11,000 square foot...
